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Understanding Florida’s Tort Reform Rules
Governor Ron DeSantis announced major changes to Florida’s rules regarding tort reform. While we won’t go into all of the new changes, it is important for Florida residents to understand how the new rules will impact personal injury lawsuits moving forward. Among the major changes to the rules, Florida will move from a system… Read More »
Worker Falls Onto Piece Of Equipment Prompting Electrocution Wrongful Death
The estate of a worker has filed a lawsuit against a Steam Plant after a worker fell onto a piece of equipment and was electrocuted. The estate has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the utility giant alleging negligence led to the death of the 29-year-old man. According to the suit, the man was… Read More »
Pedestrian Killed, Witness Vomits, Lawsuit Likely
FedEx has faced numerous lawsuits over the past few months. In this case, a Fedex driver struck and killed an elderly pedestrian who was crossing the street with her walker. The pedestrian became trapped under the car and a nearby witness, watching the action unfold, threw up as a result. She then dialed 911,… Read More »
FedEx Sued After Delivery Driver Dies In Tire Blowout Accident
FedEx is being sued by the wife of another driver who recently lost his life after a tire blowout. The details of the death are grisly, so prepare yourself. The driver became trapped in his vehicle after a rear-end accident and burned alive. One of the elements that you can sue for in a… Read More »
Lawsuit Filed Against Tesla, But Human Error Cited In Crash Report
An investigation was conducted after a couple driving a Tesla slammed at 60 mph into the back of a tractor-trailer that was parked. Obviously, the tractor-trailer was not at fault for the accident, but questions lingered as to whether or not Tesla’s autopilot was responsible. At present, an official investigation into the incident has… Read More »
Five Workers Sustain Electrical Shock Injury While Hanging Gutter
Five workers were rushed to the hospital after sustaining electrical shock injuries while hanging gutters at a residential home. According to the police report, the workers were hanging gutters when it came into contact with a live powerline. The workers were on aluminum ladders at the time of the electrical shock and fell 25… Read More »
How Does A Wrongful Death Suit Work In Truck Accidents?
A wrongful death lawsuit is a personal injury lawsuit that is filed on the grounds of familial loss. So, while the estate of a deceased person can and does file suit to recover damages, the survivor claims are meant to compensate family members for their loss. Florida allows family members to file survivor claims… Read More »
Amazon Driver Blamed For Death Of Two-Year-Old
A California family has announced their intention to sue after their two-year-old daughter was killed by an Amazon truck driver. Amazon has taken several litigation hits in recent years, but its relationship to its drivers has become a major point of concern. Why? The companies that make Amazon’s deliveries are not considered a part… Read More »
Iowa Moves To Cap Damages In Truck Accident Suits At $2M
The logistics sector has taken several hits in the form of “nuclear” verdicts over the past decade as Americans become more and more fed up with companies that won’t follow the rules. The companies feel that the rules, such as mandatory breaks after 8 hours of work, are cumbersome and pointless. Plaintiffs are pointing… Read More »
When Is A Cruise Ship Liable For Sexual Assault?
There are two scenarios in which sexual assault aboard cruise ships is actionable. However, before we begin, it should be noted that sexual assault occurs more frequently aboard cruise ships than it does in the general population. Some of the stories involve individuals who made a series of choices that cannot be entirely placed… Read More »
